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Candlewood Suites Newark South - University Area by IHG

2.5 star property

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Lobby
BBQ/picnic area
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Property amenity
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
$92
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8

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1101 S College Ave, Newark, DE, 19713
  • Place, Bob Carpenter Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Fred Rust Ice Arena
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Devon Park
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Hearing, Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Hearing)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-In Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Non Smoking (Hearing)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Studio, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Studio, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, toaster

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Candlewood Suites Newark South - University Area by IHG

Newark hotel with in-room kitchens
This smoke-free hotel features a 24-hour fitness center, a snack bar/deli, and a 24-hour business center. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a business center, and dry cleaning are onsite. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Candlewood Suites Newark South - University Area by IHG offers 101 accommodations with DVD players and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 39-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Kitchens offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered weekly and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
The hotel offers a snack bar/deli. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This hotel offers access to a 24-hour business center. This business-friendly hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Candlewood Suites Newark South - University Area by IHG is a smoke-free property.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (68 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 6 floors
  • Built in 2017
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 39-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per week
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per week
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Candlewood Suites Newark South - University Area by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 300 out of 556 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 556 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 556 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 556 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 556 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Colette

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exquisite service!

Thank you to Jessica and Ana for finding our lost glasses and ensuring we received them! They went way out of their way and made multiple phone calls to us! Exquisite service!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

brandon

They was just doing construction which makes it look dirty
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Julia Jackson

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mold

The mold smell was so bad I got a huge headache and we had to leave. We went to another hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michele

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean and quiet but the room had a little bit of a musty smell.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Candlewood is amazing

I love this hotel and the services
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Mario

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Arleane

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The refrigerator did not work. I called the main desk and was told it would be checked later. Meanwhile, I had purchased food which subsequently went bad. No one came to check it until the morning of my check-out. He said the plug was out and plugged it in, and commented that when the red light is on, it is working. He fixed it. The man at the desk claimed there was some sort of blackout the day before my arrival. If so, they did not check to see if appliances were working. I paid for a room with a kitchen. I could not use the kitchen because I could not put food in the refrigerator.to cook. I was not offered a refund for a kitchen I was rendered unable to use, nor was I refunded the cost of damaged food. On my first night, I requested whether they could order an Uber when I had to return to the train station. The young lady at the desk said yes. On the morning of my departure, I was told that it was not true. They did not even have a number for Uber. I was told Uber could be ordered from my phone, but I needed to have the app. That could only be done on my laptop, which was already packed. They tried to order me a taxi which ultimately could not be sent because the driver did not come into work today. Consequently, I walked from the motel to the train station, a little more than one mile, with a heavily packed wheeled suitcase. Additionally, there was mold around the rim of the bathtub, and burn holes in a chair that also had part of the fiber scraped off.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Franklin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weary Traveler Haven

Emergency stopover in DE due to traffic and weather. Front desk manager was so helpful. The suite was comfortable and well-appointed. We were able to get a good night’s rest and resume travel in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would ultimately suggest if in the area come stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ashkia

Disliked: Amenities
The fire alarm kept going off
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Edward

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff was good room ok until found roach in bathtub. Some drama around a guest at check in which made us not feel all that safe. Staff was good though
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tulyana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jesse

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bugs infested everywhere BEWARE ROOM 314
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jesse

Disliked: Cleanliness
Horrible amount of bug all over linens and fabrics looked them up and they are ventricas mite. Was shown no respect from the woma the man otherwise was very respectul. We showed maintenence workers and maids who said rhey are in everywhere. Told staff immediately but management denied it all sais my fiance had head lice she was the cause. Almost snapped off some limbs and added to my collection. BEWARE!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Shawnte, Upper Darby

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was a strong musty smell in the hall way. Perhaps the carpet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Gayle

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel

Great room, great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

Nice hotel. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service
The stay was okay. I probably would choose definitely next time around. Some of the issues weren’t the fault of the hotel. The exit, street and surrounding area are under extensive construction. Parking was difficult. You need a parking placard from the front desk, but the Candlewood has very little parking compared to the neighboring Red Roof Inn. Thus, you have to park in the Red Roof lot with the placard from Candlewood. I asked the front desk and they said it was fine, but I was very anxious having to park that far from the hotel. Plus, the Red Roof next door was also super creepy, run down and dirty. Lots of noise and people lurking outside and on balconies. As for the room, it was fairly clean, but had a very strong aroma from whoever used the stove previously. I didn’t need a kitchen, but the room was the cheapest. I now know to avoid a kitchen in the future. Bathroom was good. Only other issue was no one came to make the bed or restock toiletries. I’m not picky nor did I ask if that was normally the policy thus I have no right to complain.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025